QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPlantingLilac Tree 0 Vote Up Vote Down Tracey Warwick asked 16 years ago I have 2 lilac tree’s in pots that need planting out, where would be the best place to plant them, ideally i would love them to be in the front garden 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Lilac likes to be in sunshine to produce lots of flowers in any ordinary soil. Water every week after planting to get them growing.